Wanted to try at least one of the more authentic/traditional pho places in Melbourne and so, one day we came across one at Hopkins Street. The shop seemed popular with lots of people still eating even at 3pm!
The store manager was very business-like and she'll inform every walk-in customers (especially non-regulars) that we are free to take a seat at any available table.
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| menu |
So we chose a spot that could fit the 4 of us and it was pretty near the washroom/kitchen area.
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| self-service |
The system here is pretty clear-cut, choose the serving size and then which type of pho. The prices AUD15 (small), AUD16 (medium) and AUD18 (Large). With such a small price difference, maybe it made more sense to order a large to share amongst two pax but we just went ahead and ordered a small bowl each. =P
There is a flask placed at each table, so feel free to pour yourself a cup of hot tea while awaiting for the order to arrive. Small perks like this does brighten up our day especially when the weather was chilly.
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| hot tea |
I was being greedy and chose the beef and chicken combination with offal. Although I was very hungry at such a late timing for lunch, the small bowl of pho turned out to be rather filling and satisfying!
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| Beef and Chicken Combination (with offal) - AUD15 (small) |
The soup here was flavourful with the necessary depth. Tasted like it had been boiled adequately and with the right ingredients. Loved the raw herbs and sprouts that came with it.
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| fresh vegetables for the pho |
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| small piece of tendon (perhaps?) |
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| plenty of poached chicken strips |
There was plenty of ingredients inside the bowl and was happy with my choice. To change-up the taste, one could always make use of the chili oil condiment for that spicy kick.
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| this chili oil was good |
We also ordered a rice dish to share. Just to have a taste on their grilled meats. Oh, and it didn't disappoint! The grilled pork chop was nicely firm and tender. Sweet savoury meaty bites. However, the shredded pork didn't seem to have much flavour. I loved the pickled carrots on that plate, so good! Plus, the sunny side up still had runny yolk, which was great as it added an eggy creaminess to the plate. The sliced cucumbers had a refreshing taste to reset the palate.
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| Grilled Pork Chop, Fried Egg and Shredded Pork Rice @AUD16 |
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| Sliced Beef and Beef Balls with additional order of blood curd |
It was a good meal at this place and with reasonable prices. Payment at the counter, after your meal.
The staff are mainly perfunctory and efficient, so one need to take care and to move out of their way as they go about doing their daily chores.
Pho Hung Vuong Saigon
Address: 128 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Contact: +61 3 9689 6002
Business Hours:
Closed on Wednesdays.
Thu - Tue: 9AM–8:30PM
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